Bulldogs Set to Battle Rivals Allen East in 62nd All-Time Meeting
The Red, Black, and White step onto the gridiron this week for chapter 62 in a historic Northwest Conference rivalry against the Allen East Mustangs. While Allen East narrowly holds a 32-29 edge in the all-time series, recent history tells a completely different story—one defined by complete Columbus Grove control.
Total Meetings: 62 Games
All-Time Series: AE leads 32-29
Road Record: Grove is 13-16-2 at AE
Decade Dominance: Grove leads 8-2 (Last 10 Years)
"Over the last decade, Columbus Grove has asserted its dominance in this rivalry, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings and outscoring Allen East 129 to 48 in their last three clashes."
Past 3 Games Breakdown: High-Powered Offense & Physical Defense
The Bulldogs enter this matchup on a dominant 3-game winning streak over the Mustangs. Columbus Grove's offensive engine has fired on all cylinders during this stretch, averaging an impressive 43 points per game against Allen East while shutting down the Mustangs' attack.
| Year | Location | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Home (Columbus Grove) | WIN | 44 - 7 |
| 2024 | Away (Allen East) | WIN | 38 - 13 |
| 2023 | Home (Columbus Grove) | WIN | 47 - 28 |
Keys to the Game for the Bulldogs
- Maintain High Offensive Output: Having put up 47, 38, and 44 points in their last three matchups with Allen East, the Bulldogs look to set a fast tempo from the very first whistle.
- Lockdown Defense: Grove held the Mustangs to single digits in 2025 (44-7) and will aim to control the line of scrimmage early to stifle the Allen East ground game.
- Close the Gap All-Time: A victory this week brings the Bulldogs within two games of tying the overall historical series record (32-29).
